1. International Women's Day: March 8 is celebrated globally as International Women's Day, and South Dakota is no exception. This day is commemorated to recognize the achievements of women in various fields and to take action for gender parity.

2. Women's History Month: March is also celebrated as Women's History Month in the United States. This is a time to acknowledge the contributions of women in American history and to promote awareness of women's issues.

3. South Dakota Women's Hall of Fame: South Dakota has its own Women's Hall of Fame, which recognizes women who have made significant contributions to the state. Since its inception in 1974, more than 200 women have been inducted into the hall of fame.

4. Women's suffrage: South Dakota was one of the early states to grant women the right to vote. In 1890, South Dakota became the 40th state to do so, following Wyoming (1869) and Colorado (1893).

5. Famous South Dakota women: South Dakota has produced a number of notable women over the years, including Laura Ingalls Wilder, who wrote the Little House on the Prairie books; Olympic gold medalist, Billy Mills; and former Senator, and presidential candidate, George McGovern's wife, Eleanor.